Some Sightseeing in London

Buckingham Palace The official London residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Developed from a large town house built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703, the palace became the official royal palace of the British monarch in 1837 and is currently the world's largest operating royal palace. The palace consists of 19 state rooms, 52 principal bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. It includes the Royal Collection (priceless furnishings, paintings, fittings and other artefacts), the Queen's Gallery and the daily Changing of the Guard ceremony. London Eye The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames. The entire structure is 135 meters (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 meters (394 ft).It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3. 5 million people annually. Built in 1999, it is described by its operators as "the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel. Since 20 January 2011 and following a three-year sponsorship deal, the London Eye, or Millennium Wheel has been officially named the EDF Energy London Eye. The London Eye is located in the London Borough of Lambeth at the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge.
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The British Museum The British Museum is one of Europe's most famous museum, and London's most popular attraction, It accommodates Ninety four galleries of archaeological finds, prints, coins, antiquities and more. The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street, close to Tottenham Court Road in central London. (address: Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG). Big Ben & The House of Parliament The name "Big Ben" is generally known to describe the clock tower as a whole. However, "Big Ben" is actually the huge thirteen ton bell that strikes the hour within the tower. The common theory regarding how the bell got his name is that it was named after the Sir Benjamin Hall, a weighty politician of the time. who was First Commissioner of Works and whose name was inscribed on the bell. The Houses of Parliament (also known as The Palace of Westminster), incorporates The House of Commons (which was destroyed in WW2 and rebuilt 1950), The House of Lords and Westminster Hall. The oldest part of the Palace which still exists, Westminster Hall, dates from 1097. The palace originally served as a royal palace and former residence of kings, though no monarch has resided there since the 16th century. Tower of London The Tower of London is a historic castle on the bank of the River Thames in central London. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and was a represented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite. The castle was used as a prison since at least 1100, although that was not its primary purpose. As a whole, the Tower is a complex of several buildings set within two rings of defensive walls and a moat. The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history. It was besieged several times and controlling it has been a key element for ruling the country. The Tower has served variously as an armory, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the Royal Mint, a public records office, and the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Westminster Abbey A large, mainly Gothic church, in the City of Westminster, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. In addition to the Abbey's rich history, Westminster Abbey has stunning architecture with surrounding Highlights which include a statue of the Virgin Mary holding a baby Jesus, the Nave with the grave of the unknown warrior and the Little Cloister leading the College Gardens. Westminster Abbey is usually open to visitors from Monday to Saturday throughout the year. On Sundays and religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, the Abbey is open for worship only, All are welcome to services. H